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It’s over in 34 steps! Nihal Sarin beats world champion D Gukesh in Menorca

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It’s over in 34 steps! Nihal Sarin beats world champion D Gukesh in Menorca

At the Menorca Masters 2026, defending world champion D Gukesh suffered a setback and lost to compatriot Nihal Sarin in the third round.Gukesh arrives in Menorca as a two-time champion but his current form paints a very different picture. His troubles started early Nihal. By the ninth move, Gukesh made a questionable decision early on, … Read more

‘Complete nonsense’: Nihal Salin labels Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri ‘painting style’ in front of candidates

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'Complete nonsense': Nihal Salin labels Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri 'painting style' in front of candidates

Nihal Sarin and Anish Giri (Photos by Michal Walusza, Lennart Ootes and FIDE) New Delhi: When the 2026 Chess Candidates Tournament comes to Cyprus, the name Anish Giri remains synonymous with a strange and frustrating memory from the past. 14 draws in 14 games. A legendary performance in the 2016 Candidates’ Tournament earned the current … Read more